Observer States

Another two associations granted observer status with the Congress[09/11/2005]

On 9 November the Congress Standing Committee granted observer status to the European Forum of Roma and Travelling People (FERGV), whose current president (on an acting basis) is Rudko Kawczynski, and to the Association of Palestinian Local Authorities (APLA), whose president is the mayor of Khan Younis (Gaza Strip), Osama Al-Farra. There are 20 associations and organisations with Congress observer status, which allows them to attend Congress meetings and express their views (but not vote) on questions down for discussion at Congress sessions.
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